HOW To Get Better At Playing Blues Guitar Solos

Early on I struggled playing blues guitar solos. In this video I will teach you how to get better at playing blues guitar solos with a simple concept. We will use the E minor pentatonic scale for structure. Using small phrases with space is the key to better blues guitar solos. Here is a link for this great backing track. • Blues in E (90bpm) : B...

[@martynspooner5822]

Like a lot of people from my generation I learned the minor pentatonic and played with it for the next 271 years but very rarely sounded even remotely like Clapton, Rory Gallagher etc. Your lessons have been so helpful for this bedroom guitar player, knowing things like chord tones etc an eye opener Thanks a lot Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

There is lots of fun and good licks to be had within the pentatonic scale! I’m glad that you’re getting something from the lessons! I always appreciate your support Martyn 🤛

[@TonyMcGreal]

Brilliant as always Rusty👍👍🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot, Tony👍

[@raymondbradley3559]

Thanks for another awesome lesson Rusty! God bless you brother!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot, Ray! Much appreciated👍

[@leoolivero963]

Great lesson Rusty! Thankyou for reminding & showing us how to use "BBK's house" pattern as an extension to the Em pentatonic scale 👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Simple but fun stuff! Thanks a lot, Leo👍

[@gregb6387]

Great lesson Rusty. Your making sense of how to connect solos and chord progressions.

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Greg!!! Fun stuff. Thanks a lot for checking in bud 🤛

[@MrMusic32150]

I haven't even picked up my guitar yet (6:15 a.m. in Maine), but I can see how incredibly helpful this is going to be Rusty. Thank so much for your dedication toward helping fellow guitarists learn and improve. These are awesome tips, even for those of us who don't know the scales inside and out, as you apparently do. I'm a copy-cat player and occasionally I manage to go through a pattern correctly. If I can nail these combinations down, I'll be a much better (sounding) guitarist. Thank God I have the drums to fall back on, cause I'm determined to be a musician in one way or another. It's my beloved addiction. Thanks again Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

This is definitely fun stuff, Gary! Connecting small phrases over each chord. I hope you can add this to your playing. I appreciate the support to my channel.👍

[@stephengrainger248]

Thanks for another excellent lesson, Rusty. I particularly like the way you walk us through how a piece is played. Very helpful. Cheers, Steve

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks, Steve.👍

[@GuitArmy]

hey Rusty, congrats on hitting 100k subscribers!

[@rustysguitar1]

I really appreciate that Chris! I remember when you were my 1K subscriber!!! Thanks so much, my brother✌️

[@peteb5889]

This is a great lesson, I found so much from this & it helps to connect up all the dots. It's surprising what riffs you can get out of just 4 notes and also mix a scale run with it. Excellent Rusty....as usual

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that, Pete! I’m glad you got something from the lesson and thanks for leaving a comment. Later.✌️

[@jimc6687]

Rusty's lesson here is not only a nice solo to get down pat (including hammer on technique plus hybrid picking) but also a great springboard for us to improvise our own ideas plus......play this double duty for our acoustic blues as well! Jim C.

[@rustysguitar1]

Simple but fun!!! Your positive comments really help me keep going! Thanks so much, my brother! Later Jim✌️

[@gregglashauser4125]

U hit the nail on the head, scales sound like scales, great explanation and sample phrases, Bravo, another really good lesson thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Greg! I’m glad that the lesson was helpful! Catch you later 👍

[@grah01]

Always a pleasure listening to you...

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks! I appreciate all the support👍

[@johnstone3152]

Rusty is top 10 teacher of guitar on KZbin, watch learn and subscribe!!! Thanks again brother Rusty !!!

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that a lot, John! Thanks, buddy👍

[@subaquagene608]

What an AWESOME lesson Rusty, Learned so much to break out of the pentatonic and just simply play the notes of the chords. Wow I got my next months work ahead of me. I love this being retired because I can watch your lessons and have real time to work on them. Thanks so very much, Take Care and God Bless.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy to hear that! I hope you have fun with the lesson. Thanks and blessings to you also!👍

[@patrickdaneau2772]

Wonderful Rusty ! This is precisely the kind of lessons I like. I’ll practice it tonight! Thanks a lot!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m really happy to hear that Patrick!!! I hope you have fun with it! Good to hear from you and have a great week👍

[@CD_Character]

Thanks Rusty. Always a practical lesson. 🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! Good to hear from you! Thanks 👍

[@maxratio]

Rusty, another great lesson chock full of helpful information. I heard hints of SRV, Billy Gibbons and Angus in there as well, love the merger of blues and rock! Thanks Man! 🙏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻👍🏻

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much, Max! Those are three of my favorites for sure! I appreciate the comment and have a great week👍

[@mikekelly854]

Congrats on 100K subs. Richly deserved . Thanks Rusty

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you MK!!! I appreciate it 👍

[@randy_highers]

Excellent..you are a great teacher

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Randy!!! I really appreciate it 🤛

[@user-il9ip8no2o]

A friend's coming to visit. I'm afraid they'll ask me to play something. Now I know what I can play. Thank you, Rusty. They're gonna say, "Dude, you're a badass bluesman," and I'm gonna say, "Yeah.

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s awesome bro! I hope you have fun with it!!! Thanks a lot man 😎

[@johndooley7812]

So good as always Rusty, thank you.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot John!!! Much appreciated ✌️

[@benpowersguitar]

Awesome video. Great intro blues. Sweet relic strat Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

Good to hear from you, Ben! I hope all is well and thanks for checking out the video👍

[@derekclacton]

You got the groove going there, Rusty! 😎🎸👍

[@rustysguitar1]

I was having fun, Derek! Thanks buddy👍

[@chijiuzoololo-ogwu341]

Thank you Rusty for another banger of a lesson❤

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! Many thanks bud 👍

[@gergemall]

Thank you my friend ❤ !… congratulations on your success and accolades! God bless you and yours ❤🎸🌶️❤️☮️🤓. St. Louis Missouri! Hope you’re staying cool and healthy ❤️🤓🎸👍☮️

[@rustysguitar1]

You are a consistent supporter Jon!!! And I really do appreciate it. Thanks so much.👍

[@stephenmiller5023]

Yet another great lesson !! Thanks Rusty 😎👍 Take care man , and have a happy upcoming 4th of July.

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that Stephen!!! Thanks a lot and I hope you have a happy Fourth of July also! Thanks buddy👍

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Another awesome lesson Rusty. Congrats on getting 100k subs. Well deserved my friend!

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that, Jimmy! And I noticed that your channel is getting a lot of attention lately! That’s exciting. Some of your best videos were the Van Halen stories!!! Great job buddy. Catch you later.🤛

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you Rusty! I'm kind of surprised myself lol It is a lot of fun doing these and I'm really glad you enjoyed the VH series. There are a lot of lessons here on the tube, but ever since the beginning you've always made your so straightforward... A lot of information presented in a way that's easy to understand. That is a rarity. I knew it was only a matter of time. Can't wait to catch the play button on a video when you get it!

[@rustysguitar1]

@guitarmeetsscience Right on Jimmy!!! Thank you 🤛

[@pierreg1340]

Great as always. Thanks Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you PG!!!

[@ScreamingEagle.]

Yes, good job Rusty. You have a way with presentation unlike anyone else. Another awesome lesson. Thanks! Keep up the good work! 🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that, brother! Thanks for the comment and let’s talk soon👍

[@glh1956]

Terrific lesson great info & advice 🎸🎶👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much! Keep rockin 😎

[@Jimi1ko]

Thanks Rusty, you've really inspired me

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Jim!!! I’m glad to hear that! Thanks👍

[@shivermetimbers5359]

Rusty thank you for these lessons.I have been struggling with timing as far as when using say a 1/4 note rythym or whichever beat being used should you always stick to that for riffs in between.Going to start playing with drum tracks.Sometimes difficult for me to come up with grooves on my own .Thank you again for everything you do .Really appreciate you have a great week!

[@rustysguitar1]

Good timing is important! But also a level of randomness creates great phrases also. I really have never counted any beats. I just tried to feel it. A lot of that comes from copying other players. Thanks so much for watching my videos and have a great week also👍

[@shivermetimbers5359]

@@rustysguitar1 I have been practicing major scale and pentatonic riffs as well as chord tones.I find when I don’t try to get to technical it flows better .Just always think I have to start or end on root note but find when I don’t analyze my playing as much feels more natural.Thanks for the reply.

[@paulkelly6853]

Another great lesson.........thanks Rusty Paul from Ireland

[@rustysguitar1]

Much appreciated Paul! Thank you 👍

[@user-nb1nt9hh5c]

Extremely helpful! Thank you!🎸💨💨

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad the lesson was helpful! Thanks a lot👍

[@barriehercock8612]

Great imformative video Rusty thanks alot

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that BH! Thanks a lot 👍

[@tcbuzz]

Beautiful!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks buddy👍

[@michaelangelo2872]

Thanks Rusty Really Awesome 🎉

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Mike! Thanks for watching 👍

[@ccs4195]

que buenos licks !!

[@daveallsopp4394]

Hey Rusty, another fantastic tutorial my friend. I’ve been away again chasing the sun, so am catching up 👍🏻 hope you & yours are well. Congrats on your 100k subs 👏🏻 cheers buddy 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Good to hear from you Dave! I hope you’re having fun!!! Thanks a lot brother 👍

[@ajlandry]

Thanks. I know it shouldn't be as hard as I make it.😀

[@rustysguitar1]

We definitely make it harder than it has to be! But sometimes simple is good. Thanks for checking out the video.👍

[@SonicGrace]

Awesome Rusty :)

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Daniel ✌️

[@wjewell63]

Good one man.....👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! I appreciate that WJ! Thanks👍

[@craigwiggins9834]

Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

Wow! Thanks so much, Craig! Thanks for sticking with me all this time. Catch you later, brother🤛

[@PonziZombieKiller]

Good stuff man ✌️

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! Thanks bro 😎

[@davidvanberkel5599]

Great video 😮

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks David! I appreciate it 👍

[@TommySG1]

Hey Rusty! Great lesson, I actually saw something very similar to one or two of these cool licks also on Rob from Swift Lessons, ( I obviously follow both of you guys :) ) you guys are both very inspirational. Thanks so much again!

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Tommy, Rob is a great player and teacher!!! I appreciate you choosing to watch my lessons. It Means a lot to me! Thank you my friend ✌️

[@TommySG1]

@@rustysguitar1 pleasure's certainly all mine Rusty! 🙂

[@rustysguitar1]

@@TommySG1 👍

[@frankcline66]

You said the right thing, finally someone admits it. Scales don't sound musical. Remember scales are the biggest waste of practice time, the caged method is where you learn the best music.

[@rustysguitar1]

Many players are stuck in that mechanical way of playing! Thanks for checking out the video Frank👍

[@anthonyclegg1511]

Wow, that's tasty Rusty, thanks. ❤️🎸.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Anthony!!! Later buddy 👍

[@esteban1487]

Great feel, Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Simple but fun! Thanks for checking out the video👍

[@esteban1487]

@@rustysguitar1 Simple is my speed! lol

[@eddieisgreat5150]

Nice lesson Rusty, i watched almost half and worked on it, but ill watch the rest later, im getting burned out from playing guitar so much. Lol.😀

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Eddie! I hope you have fun with it. Thanks for the comment, buddy.👍

[@eddieisgreat5150]

@@rustysguitar1 Thanks.hey back on the vid working on this, so these licks are from the blues scale right? Ive been playing around with the blues scale before this vid, and i have to say im really enjoying it.have a super grear day Rusty.😂

[@eddieisgreat5150]

Also the minor pen also lol

[@tonyaxeman4381]

Nice stuff . I am on the brink of discovery . Talent like SRV is very much missed.

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s great Tony! Keep rockin bro 😎

[@louisgriffin1785]

Just found your channel and subscribed, tired of playing the same ol’ so I’m gonna try your lessons. Thanks for sharing the great content and awesome teaching gift you have! Just wondering also - which Strat is your cherry burst one? Really like its tone and looks, but I’m not too Fender savvy…. Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

I bought that Guitar used so I don’t know much about it. I just know it’s American made with a pearly gates pick up in the bridge. I love that guitar though! Thanks so much for subscribing to my channel. See you soon.👍

[@thomasstephens7293]

I wish there was another name than blues to describe this.

[@rustysguitar1]

Maybe basic blues soloing 😲

[@Gene_Cali]

The style is Delta. Not too swampy but not like Texas, Chicago, style, imho. I love the roots of the Blues.

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

A Fabulous blues lesson today, Rusty ~ I love how your guitar looks like a rat rod with that finely worn paint job!

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s how that Guitar feels also! Like an old friend. Thanks Karen ❤️

[@johncraven1168]

Hooker Hooks (John Lee) old school, that's the way to teach Rusty another essential lesson pay attention children, He's not lying !!!

[@rustysguitar1]

John Lee Hooker blues! I love it! And I ain’t kiddin neither!!! Thanks a lot, John👍

[@user-lc9cs3ks9z]

👋👍😇🥰❤️

[@backandfour]

Tell us something about that guitar.

[@rustysguitar1]

I bought it used. It’s a 50th anniversary. So 2004. But it has so jumbo stainless steel fats and custom shop fender pick ups. And a heavy relic job. A very clean and clear sounding Stratocaster. Thanks for checking out the video.✌️

[@kenproctor6517]

I drink alone with nobody else you know when I drink alone I prefer to be by myself 😁😂

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Ken!!! It has that vibe!!! Thanks buddy 👍

[@randywallace0110]

Be cool if you had tabs

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m just showing some ideas so players can improvise their own solos. Thanks for checking out the video Randy👍